Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - 1st Gen (1967 to 1969)

The Camaro Z/28 was a high performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro. The Z/28 performance package debuted on the First Generation Camaro. This package was created to be able to sell a nearly race ready version of the Camaro, with an eye on Trans Am racing. The first generation of Z/28 saw the package offer a 302 cubic inch (4.9L) V8 engine as Trans Am regulations limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches (5.0L). This engine was notably underrated. While it was listed at 290hp, the unit produced closer to 360hp when fitted with a single four barrel carburetor, and 400hp when fitted with the optional dual four barrel carburetor. The Z/28 option was only offered on the coupe body style, and required buyers to add disc brakes and a close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission. It was possible to combine the 'RS' appearance package with the Z/28. Camaros fitted with the Z/28 package also received mechanical upgrades in order to improve handling and performance, and wore a distinctive twin racing stripe decal. Over 28,000 examples of the first generation Z/28 Camaro were built before production ended in 1969.